Germany, Federal Republic. A Lot of Orders of Merit

(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). A lot of Orders of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, including:

1. A Medal of Merit, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a raised Cross Pattée with red enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath, bearing a central Federal Republic-style German national eagle, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FOR VERDIENSTE UM DIE BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND” (“FOR SERVICE TO THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY”), situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 38.87 mm in diameter, weighing 28.5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by a matching stick pin miniature, both contained within an original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed blue felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal snap button, unmarked, measuring 8 cm (w) x 12 cm (l) x 2.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.

2. A Cross of Merit, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms, bearing a central Federal Republic-style German national eagle, topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 54.07 mm (w) x 59.12 mm (h), weighing 23.6 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by a matching boutonniere, both contained within an original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilded German national eagle, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, the former bearing an additional gilded German national eagle, with a dark blue velvet medal bed, closing with a functional spring clip with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 7.5 cm (w) x 11.5 cm (l) x 2.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.

3. A second Cross of Merit, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms, bearing a central Federal Republic-style German national eagle, topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 55.71 mm (w) x 60.05 mm (h), weighing 20.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by a matching stick pin miniature, both contained within an original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilded German national eagle, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a dark blue felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal snap button, unmarked, measuring 8.5 cm (w) x 12 cm (l) x 2.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.

4. A Cross of Merit for Women, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms, bearing a central Federal Republic-style German national eagle, topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original bow tie-style ribbon with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 54.36 mm (w) x 57.92 mm (h), weighing 21.4 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilded German national eagle, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and dark blue velvet medal bed, unmarked, measuring 8 cm (w) x 10 cm (l) x 2.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.

5. A Cross of Merit with Jubilee Clasp, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms, bearing a central Federal Republic-style German national eagle, topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original bow tie-style ribbon with horizontal pinback and “50” year clasp, unmarked, measuring 54.40 mm (w) x 58.11 mm (h), weighing 25.9 grams, accompanied by a matching boutonniere, both contained within an original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilded German national eagle, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, the former bearing a gilded German national eagle, with a dark blue velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 7.5 cm (w) x 11.5 cm (l) x 2 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.